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Bird name:
Saffron Finch
Latin Name:
Saffron Finch
Status:
Least Concern
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Birds
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Thraupidae
Gender: Saffron
Species: S. Finch
General Information:
Saffron Finch is a commonly Tanager. Although it was formerly placed in the family Emberizidae is now classified as closer to the seed eaters.
Physical description:
This Tanager usually between 5.5 and 6 inches long. The male exhibits bright yellow feathers and is topped with an orange crown distinguishes it from other yellow finches in South America. Women sometimes resembles a more muted, less vibrant version of men. Some subspecies of this bird, such as S. f. pelzelni are olive brown with dark stripes.
Diet:
Saffron Finches have a diet of seeds, but also are known to be insectivorous.
Habitat:
There are three distinct populations of saffron finches in South America, all residing in open and semi-open areas in the lowlands outside the rel = "nofollow" href = "http://www.paradiseearthonline.com/"> Amazon Basin. A population resides in northern Colombia and Venezuela. Another population occurs in Ecuador and Peru. The last town has a range of northeastern Brazil to central Argentina. These birds prefer lowlands that are open or semi-open. Are known to nest in cavities, using the abandoned nests, like those of Homer Rufuous (Furnarius rufus), and those that nest on rooftops.
Reproduction:
The Saffron Finch averages of 3 to 5 eggs per clutch, which hatch after 14 days. The female incubates the eggs alone, but the male was standing guard against predators. Both parents take responsibility for feeding.
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